19th Annual Senior Preview Day for High School Seniors

Welcome RallyCerritos College held its 19th annual Senior Preview Day on April 7. Approximately 1,100 high school seniors and counselors attended the one-day open house event from nearly 40 high schools from the greater Los Angeles area.

Activities began with a welcome rally in the gymnasium followed by more than 70 exhibit booths in Falcon Square, financial aid and Dream Act workshops, and 30-minute campus tours.

Following a morning filled with the exploration of co-curricular and various program options, visitors enjoyed lunch from Hot Dog on a Stick food truck. The entertainment and sound system in the Amphitheater was provided by the Dance and Music Departments.

The College also hosted a special luncheon for high school counselors where the Fine Arts and the Success Center were highlighted, ending with a music student playing classical guitar.

Every year, Senior Preview Day introduces high school seniors to Cerritos College's academic and career technical education programs, student services, student life and athletic programs. The event showcases Cerritos College and presents signature programs and viable post-secondary options to high school seniors.

“It’s a really nice campus with lots of diversity. I would like to come here,” said a high school senior in attendance.

“Senior Preview Day is a festive open house where Cerritos College departments and organizations inform, engage, and inspire prospective students to begin their academic journey here with us,” said Shirley Arceo, coordinator of school relations who orchestrates the event.

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